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APICO

2D beekeeping sim about breeding bees and restoring island species

ellraiser, TNgineers · Published by Whitethorn Games · Released May 20, 2022

CasualSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 1,680
Recent reviews
Mixed
69% of 13 in 30 days
Players
17
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
2 months ago
Aug 17, 2026
Minimum PC
HD Integrated
0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is APICO?

APICO is a 2D beekeeping sim set across islands with different habitats. After leaving a city job for your family home, you explore, gather materials, craft equipment, crossbreed bees, make and sell honey, and return lost species to the wild. You can play alone or with friends in online co-op.

For you if...

  • +you prefer low-pressure projects without strict deadlines
  • +you like experimenting with breeding combinations
  • +you want to keep bees with friends online

Not for you if...

  • −you want a story that directs your progress
  • −you dislike juggling several crafting and breeding tasks

What players say

91% of 1,680 reviews are positive · 69% of 13 in the last 30 days

Players praise the pixel art and the variety of bees and other wildlife to discover. The most common complaint is that processing materials and tending machines become repetitive; some players also find the guidance thin and the interface awkward.

Players over time

▼ -53% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 40 players on Oct 7, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

APICO screenshot 1

APICO system requirements

Minimum: HD Integrated, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core i5 (4th Gen)
Graphics
Intel HD Integrated
Memory
4 MB RAM
Storage
250 MB available space
Notes
We recommend you try running the free demo first!

Does APICO have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does APICO run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
72
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Simplified Chinese.

Does APICO use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

4 DLC available.

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